US3167484A
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Flexible fuel bundle for continuously refueled nuclear reactors
Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corp
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Filing: 1961-12-12
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Granted: 1965-01-26
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Expires: 1981-12-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William F Beutel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:13
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/30; G21C3/32; G21C19/00; G21C19/20; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
IN A FUEL BUNDLE FOR A CONTINUOUSLY REFUELED NUCLEAR REACTOR HAVING A VARIABLE CONTOUR FEED TRACK ALONG WHICH SAID FUEL BUNDLE IS PROGRESSED, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: (A) A PLURALITY OF FUEL TUBES; (B) FLEXIBLE MEANS CONNECTING SAID FUEL TUBES IN A SPACED-APART PARALLEL ARRANGEMENT PERPENDICULAR TO THE PATH OF SAID CONTOUR FEED TRACK; AND (C) BEARING MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID FLEXIBLE MEANS TO ENGAGEABLY FOLLOW SAID FEED TRACK AND TO CAUSE SAID FLEXIBLE MEANS AND SAID PARALLEL ARRANGEMENT OF SAID FUEL TUBES SUPPORTED THEREFROM TO CONFORM TO THE VARIABLE CONTOUR OF SAID FEED TRACK AS SAID FUEL BUNDLE PROGRESSES THEREALONG.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
IN A FUEL BUNDLE FOR A CONTINUOUSLY REFUELED NUCLEAR REACTOR HAVING A VARIABLE CONTOUR FEED TRACK ALONG WHICH SAID FUEL BUNDLE IS PROGRESSED, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: (A) A PLURALITY OF FUEL TUBES; (B) FLEXIBLE MEANS CONNECTING SAID FUEL TUBES IN A SPACED-APART PARALLEL ARRANGEMENT PERPENDICULAR TO THE PATH OF SAID CONTOUR FEED TRACK; AND (C) BEARING MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID FLEXIBLE MEANS TO ENGAGEABLY FOLLOW SAID FEED TRACK AND TO CAUSE SAID FLEXIBLE MEANS AND SAID PARALLEL ARRANGEMENT OF SAID FUEL TUBES SUPPORTED THEREFROM TO CONFORM TO THE VARIABLE CONTOUR OF SAID FEED TRACK AS SAID FUEL BUNDLE PROGRESSES THEREALONG.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-01-26 | 1968-07-27 | 1969-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-26 | 1972-07-27 | 1973-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-26 | 1976-07-27 | 1977-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |